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Arabian Pipes CoSAU:2200 +1.29%73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2365% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates SAU:2200 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼5.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Arabian Pipes Co ranks better than 92.9% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Arabian Pipes Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼80.5 Mil. Arabian Pipes Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼758.9 Mil. Therefore, Arabian Pipes Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Pipes Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2200'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.59 Med: 0.43 Max: 18.35
Current: 11.23
During the past 13 years, Arabian Pipes Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 18.35%. The lowest was -20.59%. And the median was 0.43%.
SAU:2200's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 92.9% of 634
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.125
vs SAU:2200: 11.23
Arabian Pipes Co (SAU:2200) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Arabian Pipes Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Arabian Pipes Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arabian Pipes Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SAU:2200 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Arabian Pipes Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Arabian Pipes Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Arabian Pipes Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Pipes Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.60% mean?
Arabian Pipes Co (SAU:2200) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.60% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Arabian Pipes Co and its competitors. This is 2365% above median its historical median of 0.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Pipes Co ranks #45 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Arabian Pipes Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Arabian Pipes Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.60% is 2365% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. The Steel industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.13. Arabian Pipes Co's value of 10.60% is 398.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Pipes Co ranks #45 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Pipes Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Pipes Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Arabian Pipes Co ranks #45 out of 634 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Arabian Pipes Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.13. Arabian Pipes Co's value of 10.60% is 398.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Arabian Pipes Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Steel company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Steel companies is 2.13, based on 634 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arabian Pipes Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.60% is 398.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Arabian Pipes Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Pipes Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.60%, which is 2365% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Pipes Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Pipes Co (SAU:2200) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼5.38, compared to a current price of ﷼6.28 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.60%, which is 2365% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 398.8% above the Steel industry median of 2.13. Arabian Pipes Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arabian Pipes Co (SAU:2200), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.60% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Arabian Pipes Co (SAU:2200) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Pipes Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼6.28 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼5.38.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Pipes Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2200:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 10.60% (2365% above median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: ﷼5.38 vs. price of ﷼6.28 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 398.8% above the Steel median (#45 of 634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2200 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Pipes Co is engaged in the production and marketing of longitudinally welded steel pipes for pipelines and for construction and commercial purposes. Its other activities include bending, shaping, and threading pipes from the outside and inside, carrying out commercial business such as selling and buying pipes and their accessories, carrying out pipeline extension works, manufacturing pipes, hoses, plastic pipes, their connections and accessories, and manufacturing hollow iron and steel. The company generates the majority of revenue from Saudi Arabia.
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